1959 Jaguar MK IX Sedan

Jaguar Cars, Limited introduced the Mark V in 1948. It was an elegant four-door sedan with a new chassis that featured an independent double wishbones suspension setup in the front. The Mark V was introduced alongside the XK120 at the 1948 London Motor Show, and was powered by a pre-war pushrod inline six in lieu of the new XK engine.

The Jaguar March VII followed in 1951, replacing the Mark V, and was the first sedan to utilize the DOHC inline-6 XK engine. Jaguar chose not to name their new model, the Mark VI, in order to avoid confusion with the Bentley model.

In 1959, the Mark IX was introduced and was the final evolution of the chassis and styling that had begun with the Mark V. Under the bonnet was a 3.8-liter version of the XK engine and delivered 220 horsepower. At all four-corners were Dunlop disc brakes.

This particular example was completed on October 1st of 1959. It was dispatched to Mr. S. Paskow of West Orange, New Jersey. When new, it was trimmed in Black and Claret over Red leather. Since new, the car has been treated to a comprehensive restoration and wears a glossy black exterior with a biscuit leather interior. During the restoration, the XK engine and Borg Warner DG automatic transmission were rebuilt.

After the restoration was completed, the car won numerous Best of Show awards and a 2014 Regional JCNA award, scoring 98.5 points. The car has a complete tool set and jack, original owner's manual, original brochures, and original Radiomobile radio.

The 3781cc dual overhead cam six-cylinder engine is fitted with dual SU carburetors and offers 220 horsepower. There is a 3-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel Servo-Assisted Dunlop disc brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2015